Ian beale in eastenders

MAX Branning is set to get even more crazed across the Christmas season as his revenge plot kicks up a notch – and Ian Beale and Phil Mitchell are firmly in his crosshairs.Jake Wood, who plays the unhinged character Max Branning, has revealed he cannot wait to get to grips with twisted plan as it unfolds.He promises the “best storyline he’s had since 2007” – when Max’s affair with Stacey Branning (now Fowler) was exposed to the family.Speaking to the Radio Times, Jake said: “It’s non-stop action. Max is consumed by revenge. He wants to kill Ian and Phil and everyone who’s wronged him.”Despite nearly losing everything over the past few weeks following his secret plan being exposed in front of everyone at the Vic, Jake reveals that Max still shows no sign of slowing down.“In his mind, he’s justified – but he takes it too far,” he admitted.But will the cruel and manipulative businessman see sense in time … [Read more...] about EastEnders spoilers: Max Branning determined to kill Phil Mitchell and Ian Beale in Christmas showdown

JAMES "Arg" Argent has finally met his telly hero Adam Woodyatt, aka EastEnders' Ian Beale - after memorably describing himself as the Ian Beale of Towie.Arg, 29, grabbed a snap with Adam, 49 - who has starred as Ian for over 32 years - while attending the wedding of Enders' Jacqueline Jossa and Towie's Dan Osborne.The starstruck Essex lad - who is returning to Towie after beating his demons and losing a stone - couldn't resist sidling up to the man whose many facial expressions have enthralled the nation since 1985.With what looked like a gin and tonic in hand, Adam pulled a silly face for the camera while Arg flashed his trademark grin.Next to their pic, the reality star wrote: "When the Ian Beale of Eastenders & the Ian Beale of @towie come together!!! lol #legend."Reflecting on the day's events, Arg added: "What a beautiful & special #weddingday @danosborneofficial @jacjossa x."A few years ago Arg started describing himself as the Ian Beale of Towie, to suggest he was the … [Read more...] about James ‘Arg’ Argent celebrates as he finally meets the real Ian Beale – years after joking he’s the Ian Beale of Towie

EASTENDERS fans were left frantically worrying about the fate of handsome Kush Kazemi after Michelle Fowler smashed her car into Ian Beale's chippy.Kathy Beale was also caught up in the chaos, frying fish behind the counter as the fast moving vehicle ploughed through the front of the restaurant.However, it was Kush who looked to take the brunt of the impact, nonchalantly resting against the counter with almost no time to move as the accident happened.Reacting on Twitter, plenty of fans' first thoughts were of his safety.One wrote: "if they kill of kush the peng ting i'll be fuming!!! #eastenders"As another said: "#eastenders 🙊😲Just hope Kush survives""If they kill off Kush then I'm done watching 🙅#Eastenders," threatened another.Raging, a fourth said: "If Kush dies, we riot #eastenders"Another emotional viewer vented: "OMG ISTG (sic) KUSH BEST NOT BE DEAD 😭 #Eastenders"The dramatic scene unfolded after Michelle's relationship with her toyboy lover … [Read more...] about Three EastEnders characters feared dead after Michelle Fowler ploughed her car into Ian Beale’s restaurant in boozy meltdown over toyboy Preston

HARDCORE Ian Beale fan Amber amazed Tattoo Fixers artists and fans by asking for her inking of the EastEnders favourite in his homeless phase to be FULLY COMPLETED - to show her pride for her "idol."The bubbly lass blast into the salon telling the crew she had been hailed "one of Britain's biggest t******" after the design of the shaggy-haired businessman, played by Adam Woodyatt, was emblazoned on her right thigh.Her best pal told her she'd have to get the design as a bet after she slept with a particular guy following a Halloween party.She then headed to a nearby parlour and emerged with a rather shoddy portrait.Amber told the Channel 4 show: "It's a running joke to have Ian Beale tattooed on me.Gushing over the iconic soap character she said: "If you can go from rock bottom and get all your s*** together and continue your three businesses and they are thriving better than they have before, that's the kind of idol I want."I want to get it finished."After she revealed her design to … [Read more...] about Tattoo Fixers client Amber amazes viewers by wanting her leg inking of homeless Ian Beale FULLY COMPLETED

CATE Blanchette could audition for a role in Albert Square after images emerged of her looking almost exactly like EastEnders’ Ian Beale when he was homeless for her new film.Manifesto sees Oscar winner Cate plays an impressive 13 different characters – with a homeless man being among the characters she portrays.And with a wispy fake beard, scraggly hair, and a beanie hat, the Aussie beauty is a double for Adam Woodyatt’s Beale.Back in 2012, BBC viewers were stunned to see Ian down on his luck and living on the streets following a mental breakdown.Cate’s portrayal as a homeless man is a more high-brow affair than a week day soap performance, however, as the film – directed by Germna Julian Rosefeldt – is a collection of manifestos from different backgrounds and time periods.The official website notes Manifesto is: "13 films running in parallel bring angry, youthful, and amazingly current sounding words to the screen."Praising Cate's performance, the … [Read more...] about Cate Blanchett looks eerily like homeless Ian Beale in her new arthouse movie Manifesto

EASTENDERS brought a brand new Michelle Fowler back to the Square this week, and it turns out that ‘Chelle’s onscreen best friend Sharon Mitchell and cousin Ian Beale are close friends in real life, but she had to lie to them about why she joining the cast.Actress Jenna Russell, 49, who plays Michelle, has been friends with 49-year-old Letitia Dean (Sharon) and 48-year-old Adam Woodyatt (Ian) since they were teenagers, training at Sylvia Young’s Theatre School with Letitia and socialising with Adam.“Tish and I were at the same school together when we were 14, we were in the same class, but we haven’t really seen each other since we were 19,” she told The Metro.“Adam didn’t go to the same school, but in those days when you were a young actor, you all knew each other. We would hang out and work with each other. We did the film Made in Britain together, and socialised quite a bit when we were in our mid-teens.”However she confessed … [Read more...] about EastEnders’ new Michelle Fowler actress is friends with Sharon Mitchell and Ian Beale in real life but had to LIE to them about her role

A STUDENT has ended up with a huge tattoo of Ian Beale on her thigh followingAmber-May Ellis stuck to her word after despite not being able to rememberThe 21-year-old now sports a large inking of the EastEnders characters faceIt shows homeless Ian Beale in all his glory including scraggly beard, beanyThe third year Reading University student said: “Basically it was a“All we know was that I lost and I was getting the tattoo. It was a crazyLuckily, Amber-May, who studies Theatre Arts, Education and Deaf Studies, isShe has an Ian Beale phone case bearing the quote ‘Keep it real like IanREAD MORE: DadTheDad-of-threeShe said: “I’m weirdly obsessed with him, I think he’s great – but I’m“I am so into Eastenders – we had a revealing party for who killed LucyAnd Amber-May has plenty more bizarre tattoos in the pipeline – since she wentShe said: “I went on the show with a friend and Judge Rinder did have a“Now I want … [Read more...] about Tramp stamp: Female student gets EastEnder’s Ian Beale tattooed on her thigh after drunken bet

EASTENDERS favourite Ian Beale faces being killed off in an explosive Christmas storyline.Max Branning vows to murder him in revenge for being framed and jailed over the death of Lucy Beale.BBC bosses are convinced the dramatic plot surrounding actor Adam Woodyatt — the soap’s longest-serving cast member — will be a huge ratings smash.A source said yesterday: “Max becomes obsessed with revenge and that means wanting rid of Ian — but this time for good.“It’s a classic old-school storyline that will leave the viewers on the edge of their seats.“Ian has been top of Max’s list since he came out of prison.“In the run up to Christmas Max is a man on the edge and takes matters in his own hands when he tries to kill Ian.“How Max will try to finish him off is not clear yet, but the episodes are set to be gripping.”Millions of fans tuned in for the whodunnit after Lucy Beale, played by Hetti Bywater, was killed in 2015.Max, … [Read more...] about EastEnders favourite Ian Beale faces death as mad Max sets out on revenge in explosive Christmas cracker

THE BEALES are leaving Walford in EastEnders.Jane Beale – who is played by actress Laurie Brett in the BBC soap – begged husband Ian to flee Walford after she was forced to by a vengeful Max Branning who threatened to kill her if she didn’t.“I’m not going home,” said Jane as Ian tried to get her home at the end of the episode.“Everything bad that has ever happened to us has happened in Walford. Don’t you want a fresh start? All those ghosts and bad memories?“What about your responsibilities to me and Bobby? Our son. He’s going to get out of that place soon, doesn’t he deserve a fresh start?“You might say you’ve disowned him but I know you Ian Beale. You let Steven back into our lives, there’s no way you’ll turn your back on your own flesh and blood.”She added: "We could buy a little house in the countryside where no-one knows us. You just said that I was your priority."I can't go back there, … [Read more...] about EastEnders’ Ian Beale announces he’s leaving Walford after Max Branning forces Jane to make him leave

EASTENDERS star Adam Woodyatt has been developing his own brand of gin called Neat Gin.The actor has spent months planning it and is going to launch it soon after giving it a test run in a number of bars.Adam, 48, who plays legendary character Ian Beale on the soap, has been showing off his project on his Twitter.And he has cheekily claimed trying out different types of gin is “research” for the scheme.A source told the Sun’s Bizarre column: “This is something Adam is really passionate about.“He is planning to sell it online, along with merchandise he has lined up with the branding and recipes.“Soon everyone will be able to get their hands on an Ian Beale gin and tonic.“Maybe they’ll sell it in the Queen Vic.”His gin business is not the only venture Adam has outside of the BBC show.He is due to star in pantomime in Swindon – as Captain Hook in Peter Pan.The gig is thought to increase his wallet size by a cool £130,000.In … [Read more...] about EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt, aka Ian Beale, is to launch a new gin business